A recent survey conducted by Manaby Co., Ltd., which runs the information site “Mana Pocket” focused on disabilities and welfare services, has revealed that relationships, work, and family are the leading triggers for depression among...
“Feeling like you hate yourself, enduring tough days with a smile for someone else, believing it’s over because you’re weak. You’ve done well. You don’t need to express everything or speak perfectly. Why not put a few...
The decades-long and widespread sexual abuses of young boys by the founder of the largest J-pop agency, Johnny & Associates, have uncovered the need to protect children in the society otherwise considered peaceful. The number of child abuse...
NPO ReBit opened Diversity Career Center, specializing in career support for LGBTQ struggling with mental illnesses such as depression and also those with developmental disabilities. ReBit aims to address the specific need for societal understanding...
The coronavirus pandemic has caused massive disruption and negative impacts worldwide. Japan has largely been spared the worst effects compared to other countries. However, COVID-19 has still affected the lives of Japanese people in several ways...
In a country with high life expectancy and advanced medicine, Japan has a major deficiency in its approach to mental health issues. “People are dying from illnesses we have treatments for,” Vickie Skorji, Director of TELL Lifeline, says. WHO (World...